Vegan Cheesy Polenta Bites
Servings 16 squares
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup polenta or corn grits
- 3 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ⅛ - ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- ¼ -½ cup vegan cheese optional
- sliced tomatoes, olives, spinach, etc.
Instructions
- Lightly grease an 8 inch square baking dish and set aside.
- Bring water to boil in a large sauce pan.
- Slowly add polenta, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat to low and cover. Cook, stirring often until polenta is tender and water has been absorbed, 5-10 minutes.
- Stir in nutritional yeast, salt, garlic powder, onion powder and red pepper flakes, if using. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.
- Pour polenta into prepared baking dish and spread in an even layer. Allow. to cool and firm, about 1 hour.
- Cut polenta into 16 squares and transfer to a baking sheet. Heat broiler.
- Sprinke with cheese and add tomatoes, olives, or any other garnishments.
- Broil until cheese is melted, cool briefly and serve.